John Hynes worked overtime in the offseason to create depth and condition the Minnesota Wild, which has helped the team rank third in the Western Conference despite an onslaught of injuries. However,

Hynes also had praise for defenseman Zeev Buium, the Wild's top prospect, and his performance at the World Juniors.

Along with linemates Mats Zuccarello and Matt Boldy, Rossi is leading the offense in Kirill Kaprizov’s absence.

The Wild fell 4-1 in Vegas, but Gustavsson's play was encouraging. Bill Guerin had an update on Kirill Kaprizov's return.

The Avalanche struck first when the Wild defense was caught flat-footed and Josh Manson’s long lead pass found Logan O’Connor unattended at the blue line. The Colorado forward ripped a low shot past Gustavsson before even four minutes had ticked off in the game.

The Minnesota Wild hosted the Colorado Avalanche for their first season meeting on Thursday evening, Jan. 9. The Wild were still without Kirill Kaprizov, Brock Faber, Jared Spurgeon, and Jakub Lauko.

Kirill Kaprizov continues to make progress towards a return from a lower-body injury. The star Minnesota Wild forward has missed the last eight games due to the injury, but he's skating on his own ...

The Wild have battled some injuries all season and are currently without Jared Spurgeon, Jonas Brodin, Jakub Lauko, Brock Faber, and Kirill Kaprizov. Minnesota held a practice back home in St ...